Lockton Re, the reinsurance broking business of independent insurance broker Lockton, has appointed Rob McNamara as Chairman of North America Facultative, and Craig Wadman as Facultative Leader for North America.
In his new role, McNamara will advise on the overall Facultative strategy across North America.
He joined Lockton Re in 2021 with over three decades of facultative and treaty property and casualty reinsurance experience, and has played a key role in the build-out of the broker’s Facultative platform.
Wadman joined Lockton Re in 2022 with over two decades of expertise across Facultative and Programs. In the new role, he will lead the Facultative team, focused on delivering exceptional client service and value.
Jeff Fleming, Managing Partner and Head of Property & Casualty, North America, Lockton Re, commented, “Clients are looking for partners who can combine technical depth with responsive execution and strong market relationships.
“Rob has been instrumental in shaping that approach within our North American Facultative platform, and this expanded leadership structure gives us even greater focus as we continue advancing the business. With Rob, Craig, and the broader leadership team in these roles, we are well positioned to build on our momentum and deliver for clients.”
Simultaneously, Michael Pope and Jimmy Gulick have been appointed as Co-Leaders, Casualty Facultative, North America, while Aaron Augustyniak and Sterrett Woods were named Co-Leaders, Property Facultative, North America.
Robert Bisset, Chief Executive Officer, North America, Lockton Re, added, “The strength of our North American Facultative platform comes from the caliber, expertise, and collaboration of our team, whose focus on clients and market-leading execution continues to set Lockton Re apart.”
Fleming concluded, “One of Lockton Re’s strengths is bringing the right talent to every client. Rob, Craig, Michael, Jimmy, Augie, and Sterrett embody that approach, and I am excited to see them continue building on their achievements and contributions in these expanded roles.”
